After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Understand the components that regulate the Acid-Base balance
• List things that cause disturbances in the balance
• Explain the causes, symptoms and treatment of Respiratory and Metabolic Acidosis
• Explain the causes, symptoms and treatment of Respiratory and Metabolic Alkalosis
• Know the normal ranges of ABGs and what it means if they are out of range

 

 

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